Storykate: Early Childhood Teacher Australia

Tag: preschool

  • Everyday objects as play resources

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    Pasta and rubber bands, shaving foam and foil… there are hundreds of affordable, multi-purpose play and learning materials hiding in plain sight—right there in your local supermarket. We believe toys aren’t a luxury item. In fact, some of the best “toys” aren’t toys at all. Explore the possibilities of using loose parts to enhance creativity.…

  • I know five – an easy ball game for preschoolers

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    I Know Five… 🎾🗣️🎶A flexible, fast-paced game that gets kids thinking, talking, and moving! How to play: Why it’s great:✅ Builds vocabulary and memory✅ Encourages clear speech and turn-taking✅ Adds movement for active learners✅ Easy to adapt for any age group or theme You can play indoors or outdoors — no setup needed, just a…

  • Let’s debate the virtue of patience…

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    When friends and acquaintances learn I work as a preschool teacher, they often smile. They say, “You must have so much patience.” I usually just shrug. I don’t think patience is the most essential quality when working with young children. In fact, I’m not a fan of patience. I’m all for understanding. Take four-year-old James.…

  • How the birds got their colours with felt puppets

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    The story explains how Australian birds came to have their different colours. It begins with all birds being black and living together peacefully. One day, a dove injures its foot. The other birds help and show kindness — except one, the crow. A small parrot touches the dove’s bleeding foot and magically becomes brightly coloured.…

  • 8 Yoga Games for Children (Ages 3–6) for your rest time or outdoor play

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    Children’s yoga is, of course, very different from yoga for adults. While yoga is meant to be non-competitive at any age, competition often sneaks into adult practice. In contrast, children’s yoga should be bright, a little chaotic, relaxed, light, and fun. “For children, yoga is primarily about freedom of expression, so no corrections or judgments…